IOCC 210 study guide
Know the “ages” of the Greek world and what gave rise to Homer’s age.
The basic of Homeric authorship, style, works, structure, muse/poet, etc.
Know the main characters from the sections of The Odyssey we read.
When did Greek philosophy develop? Know some basics of Greek Philosophical thought.
Difference between Plato and Socrates.
Fundamentals of Platonic thought.
The story of Ion, magnetic rings, and what it teaches, and Plato’s argument.
Details of the Apology, trial, outcome, charges, etc.
Point of and some details from Symposium
Know the Socratic defense.
The Allegory of the cave from Republic.
Rough details of Aristotle’s life.
What counts as poetry
Know how to identify the poetic
Three forms of poetry. Which one is best and why
How to identify the tragic.
The four causes.
Aristotle on women
Aristotle on happiness
The 6 conditions for happiness and a bit about each one and how they are ordered.
The 4 lives, which one is best any why.
Voluntary and involuntary acts.
Know your words of the day.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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